MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Professors want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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